Here is all you need to know about Rahkeem Cornwall, his age, weight, height, wife, children and more
Rahkeem Cornwall, an all-rounder, has been one of West Indies’ shining stars so far in the ongoing first Test match against India in Dominica.
Cricketer Rahkeem Cornwall bio, age, height, weight, wife, record and stats
On Day 2 of the match on Thursday, the off-spinning all-rounder bowled as much as 11 overs, which caused problems for both Rohit Sharma and Yashavi Jaiswal, who up until that point appeared to have everything under control.
The 30-year-old left-handed over even avoided a DRS call against Cornwall for being caught-behind, but he left the pitch just before lunch on Day 2 and did not return when play resumed. Cornwall may have a chest illness, according to a tweet from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. However, neither Cricket West Indies nor Team Windies have provided any confirmations.
Rahkeem Cornwall is a Test player for the West Indies. He is the heaviest player to have played Test cricket, >140 kgs.
I like the fact that he gave 0 f***s about his body size and focussed on getting through the ranks to play Tests. Not only did he made it to the Tests in… pic.twitter.com/pMzCxgisNL
— 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹 (@thedarkrebel) July 13, 2023
Reports suggest Cornwall could have a chest infection but nothing confirmed
Athanaze has stepped in to bowl in his absence
— Caribbean Cricket Podcast (@CaribCricket) July 13, 2023
Who is Rahkeem Cornwall?
Rashawn Rahkeem Shane Cornwall, an Antiguan cricket player, was born on 1 February 1993. Cornwall, a right-arm off-break bowler, has participated in the Caribbean Premier League for the Antigua Hawksbills and the cricket team of the Leeward Islands.
Rahkeem Cornwall scored 205 in 77 deliveries in USA League to break the T20 record for most runs in an innings.
The 30-year-old cricketer measures 6 ft 7 in. When Rahkeem Cornwall made his West Indies debut in 2019, he caused quite a stir. The off-spinner has frequently been criticised for his weight, but the bowler has not allowed that to affect his performance as a whole.
The decision to bring up a player who weighs almost 140 kg ahead of a two-match Test series drew criticism from many, leading to his remark.
Rahkeem has been under the supervision of CWI-appointed strength and conditioning trainer, nutritionist and coach. He is being managed with a concentrated plan wherein he will gradually lose weight and improve upon his fitness”.
Height (approx.): 6′ 5″ ; Weight (approx.): 143 kg ; Chest (approx.): 60 inches ; Waist (approx.): 50 inches ; Biceps (approx.): 22 inches
Rahkeem Cornwall’s wife and children
The wife of Rahkeem Cornwall is not a frequent user of social media. The couple are the happy parents of a boy. The West Indies international frequently shares glimpses of his personal life on his Instagram feed. The son of the gifted spinner frequently appears on his account.
Rahkeem Cornwall’s net worth
Rahkeem Cornwall’s net worth was reportedly estimated to be around INR 7.30 crore, according to a number of unsubstantiated claims, in 2021. The player’s pay consists of the salary he earns from playing international cricket for the West Indies team. The deft spinner played for the St. Lucia Zouks during the previous Caribbean Premier League season.